Massa than had to spin to avoid Kimi Raikkonen's crashing Ferrari on the first lap of the British Grand Prix two weeks ago. He clipped the Finn's car and needed to stop for repairs.

Massa, who had qualified third in Germany and was hopeful of a podium finish, said: "I am so disappointed at what happened. It's another race and another car that pushed me out and finished my race. With a car that is very competitive and fast that's so disappointing.

"Normally the car behind has to brake.

"At that the corner you cannot have three cars side-by-side, and I backed off a bit to not be side-by-side with my team-mate."

Magnussen had qualified an impressive fourth in the McLaren and was dropped to the back of the field by the accident.

He recovered to finish ninth, one place behind team-mate Jenson Button.